History Time Line 12: The World War: The Middle East and India Flashcards
Who invaded Mesopotamia? When? Against whom?
The British and Indians. November 1914. The Ottoman Empire.
When did the Armenian genocide begin?
April 1915.
Who declared Arab independence? From whom? When?
Sharif Hussein of Mecca. The Ottoman Empire. June 1916.
Who arrives at Mecca to become the British liaison to the Arab revolt? When?
T.E. Lawrence. October 1916.
What was the Lucknow Pact? When was it signed?
It was an agreement between Hindu and Muslim leaders in India to seek home rule there. December 1916.
When did the Anglo-Indian forces take Baghdad in Mesopotamia?
March 1917.
What were some milestones in the British conquest of Palestine?
Fall of Gaza November 1917, Fall of Jerusalem December 1917, Battle of Megiddo, September 1918.
When did the Ottoman Empire lose modern-day Syria?
Lawrence and the Arabs enter Damascus on October 1, 1918.
When did the Ottoman Empire leave the war?
The Ottoman Empire signed an armistice on October 30, 1918.
